Commitment

At Burke’s, we value diversity and multiculturalism as indispensable components of 21st century education and foster a safe, diverse, and inclusive learning environment.  As a community of students, families, administrators, faculty and staff, trustees and alumnae, this ongoing work requires openness, awareness, commitment, support and collaboration. We encourage everyone at Burke’s to join us in this important effort, which is outlined on the following pages:

Commitment
Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Curriculum
Community Dialogue
Outreach
Multicultural Resources

Calendar:
People of Color Conference: December 1-3, 2011             
Dr. Stephen Jones, Speaker Series: Monday, January 9, 2012
MOSAIC:  Tuesday, January 17, 2012
NAIS Conference: February 5 -7, 2012
Blend - Burke's Community Potluck Dinner:  Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Affiliations:
Schools, Mentoring and Resources Team (SMART)
People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS)
NAIS: Equity and Justice

Websites:
welcomingschools.org
tolerance.org
facinghistory.org
nocapocis.org